Monday, April 18, 2011

Not gonna lie. Half the reason I'm writing this post is to show off that I got to meet and take photos with the lead singers (Amy Millian and Torquil Campbell) of the amazing band, Stars (albeit 3 years ago). They're both incredibly sweet and talented people who hugged me and happily autographed my ticket, which I carry around with me to this day trying to decipher Amy's chicken scratch handwriting =p.

But seriously, I can't even begin to tell you how much this band has affected my life, though thankfully I was able to tell Amy and Torquil on the night pictured below. When I saw Torquil playing a great show a few nights ago with his other band, Memphis, and realized I'd never shared the life-changing, heart-wrenching beauty of their music with you all, I couldn't get this post up fast enough!

I won't go into details, but let's just say that their music has gotten me through a thousand rough patches in my life, ranging from terrible breakups to crappy days. Take my word for it, don't go without Stars in your life for another moment. I recommend starting with the album "Set Yourself on Fire" and then going backwards or forwards. Preferably both. You really can't go wrong either way. Ready? Set...Go!

Thank you for introducing this new band. I've never heard of them before... I really dig her voice..and how much... and probably shouldn't say this, but I'm really liking that title..iykwim the lyrics almost fit me perfectly.

I love this post. Joining my non-religious gospel choir this year was absolutely pivotal in reminding me that it's possible to feel happy in life, and enabling me to make the decision to defer the PhD in order to seek challenge and contentment. I absolutely believe in the power of music to lift us up and heal, so ic an't wait to investigate this band!